Problem 70 of 7
A price is $1.50 away from $25.00. Write and solve an absolute-value equation.
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interpret absolute value as distance and solve two cases.
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Distance value must be positive.
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1. Absolute value represents distance from the target.
2. Set the expression equal to positive and negative distance cases.
3. Solve both equations.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
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